Fresh Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE rumors predict screen increase for affordable foldable

Credible rumors have once again predicted the launch of a Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Foldable tipped to land in 2025 with the same screen as the Galaxy Z Flip 7
Price reduction can be achieved with downgraded camera and processor

The best foldable phones bring some of the most interesting smartphone innovations we’ve seen in years but their high price makes them quite inaccessible. Fortunately, there are signs that could change in 2025 with new rumors once again predicting the release of a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Fan Edition.

A Galaxy Z Flip FE has been waiting for a while, and now Ross Young — a supply chain specialist with a strong track record for leaks — said that “it looks like a Samsung FE clamshell is finally coming in 2025.”

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 folds like a grip and can transform between a pocket-sized square and a full one S24 Plus in terms of screen size – although the cameras aren’t as impressive despite costing a bit more than the Plus at $1,099.99 / £1,049 / AU$1,799 (256GB storage / 12GB RAM). Samsung’s Fan Edition or FE phones are usually cheaper versions of its existing flagships with some premium features mixed in with some downgrades at a lower price.

As expected, Young later teased that while some elements – such as the display – are likely to match Z Flip 7 (which is expected to land next year) “the camera and processor may be different.” We’re reading “different” here as worse, but an uncompromising screen would be a good start.

The cheap collapsible we’ve been wanting?

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE phones in blue, mint, graphite and yellow

Will the Flip FE live up to Samsung’s other Fan Editions (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)

As with all leaks, we should take these comments with a grain of salt, but we’re cautiously optimistic that the Galaxy Z Flip FE could help get foldable devices into more people’s hands in 2025 if it arrives.

A big issue will be that price vs. performance debate. FE phones have to come with downgrades at a reduced price, but the fully powered Galaxy Z Flip phones already come with some downgrades at a higher price – with the extra cost justified by their unique display design. The Flip FE model – if Samsung is not careful – could then end up with compromised features at a price that still feels high.

Given Samsung’s AI focus, we’d expect the Galaxy Z Flip FE to be Gemini-compatible even if it uses an inferior chipset to the Flip 7, but we’re a little worried to hear that its cameras might get a downgrade as this was already a weak point of the 6.

We’ll have to wait and see what Samsung delivers in 2025, but while there’s a lot that a Flip FE could go wrong, a cheaper foldable would be a step in the right direction. So if you’ve been waiting to get a collapsible, next year could be your year.

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Fresh Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE rumors predict screen increase for affordable foldable

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